Labor talks down expectations of winning Fadden poll
Victory by Labor is not considered likely as voters head to the polls in a by-election to replace retiring former coalition minister Stuart Robert.
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LNP candidate for Fadden says cost of living weighing
The LNP candidate for the federal seat of Fadden says voters aren't thinking about ex-LNP minister Stuart Robert's involvement in the robodebt scandal.
Cost of living weighing Fadden voters
Labor's Fadden candidate is hoping for any swing to her in the safe LNP seat, while the coalition candidate claims voters aren't concerned with robodebt.
Cost of living weighing on Fadden voters: candidates
Labor's candidate in Fadden says another swing to her in the safe LNP seat would be a "loss" for the party, whose candidate is vying to replace Stuart Robert.
Polls close in telling Fadden by-election
A Queensland by-election is shaping up to be the coalition's to lose as polling closes in Fadden, with Liberal candidate Cameron Caldwell the firm favourite.
Coalition expected to hold Fadden in key by-election
The Liberal National Party will hold the federal seat of Fadden vacated by Stuart Robert after candidate Cameron Caldwell swept ahead in a by-election.
LNP’s Cameron Caldwell takes out Fadden by-election
Liberal National Party candidate Cameron Caldwell has won the by-election for the federal seat of Fadden in the northern Gold Coast.
Coalition holds seat of Fadden in federal by-election
The Liberal National Party will hold the federal seat of Fadden vacated by Stuart Robert after candidate Cameron Caldwell swept ahead in a by-election.
‘No comfort’ for Peter Dutton after Fadden by-election
Labor has described the Liberal National Party's win in the Fadden by-election as "pretty lethargic", as cost of living issues bite.
State LNP continue crime, health push after Fadden win
A federal by-election with no major surprises gave the major parties latitude to make meaning of the result ahead of next year's Queensland state election.
LNP pushes back on ALP attempt to rain on Fadden parade
Labor has attempted to position the Liberal National Party's win in the Fadden by-election as "lethargic" by using a little-known metric.
Early voting opens in Queensland for Fadden by-election
Pre-polling has opened in the Fadden by-election with the Liberal National Party seeking to defend the Gold Coast seat vacated by former minister Stuart Robert.
Albanese boards campaign train ahead of by-election
Voters in the federal seat of Fadden have 13 candidates to choose from, including a councillor, a health educator and an Aboriginal community worker.
Long odds for Labor at ‘unnecessary’ by-election: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticised former Liberal minister Stuart Robert for resigning 'under a cloud' and triggering an 'unnecessary' by-election.
More pollies good for democracy, electoral experts say
Electoral experts say lifting the number of politicians would improve democracy but remain undecided on whether territories should have more senators.
Fadden candidates unveiled, as coalition targets seat
Liberal leader Peter Dutton is campaigning in the seat of Fadden as the Australian Electoral Commission reveals the candidate list for the by-election.
Push to stop ‘arms race’ in federal election spending
Addressing record high election spending, donor transparency and introducing donation caps are among a wishlist of reforms to improve integrity in politics.
Gold Coast councillor confirmed as LNP pick for Fadden
Gold Coast City councillor Cameron Caldwell has been confirmed as the LNP candidate for Fadden and will be firm favourite heading into the by-election.
Gold Coast councillor firms as LNP candidate for Fadden
The by-election in the Gold Coast federal seat of Fadden is shaping up, with the LNP set to choose from five preselection candidates.
Voters to head to polls in July for Fadden by-election
The date for the Fadden by-election has been set for July 15, following the resignation of former Liberal frontbencher Stuart Robert.
Libs, Labor see govt with different glasses a year on
Labor is hailing cost-of-living relief as the basis of a successful first year in government but the opposition says it's been marred by broken promises.
Liberals face a by-election as Stuart Robert resigns
Former Liberal frontbencher Stuart Robert has formally resigned from federal parliament, paving the way for a by-election in his Queensland seat of Fadden.
Liberal MP Stuart Robert’s absence ‘unacceptable’: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has blasted retiring Fadden MP Stuart Robert for continuing to receive a taxpayer funded salary while absent from parliament.
Erdogan has momentum as Turkey faces election runoff
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is locked in a tight election race, with a runoff against his chief challenger possible as the final votes are counted.
LNP’s Rennick under pressure ahead of Qld preselection
LNP senator Gerard Rennick is facing a preselection challenge in Queensland that could leave him relegated to an unwinnable position on the Senate ticket.
Rental crisis opens door for Greens in inner-city seats
The Greens will use rental increases and housing crisis to target inner city seats after the party's vote went up at the 2022 election, leader Adam Bandt says.
Palaszczuk claims underdog status in fourth term quest
The Queensland premier says she will lead Labor in next year's election as the state opposition criticises a lack of progress on promised integrity reforms.
New Liberal leader speaks out on NSW party’s future
Moderate Sydney MP Mark Speakman will lead the NSW Liberals in opposition as a vote for the party's deputy leader was delayed.
Labor ready for work with gender-balanced NSW cabinet
Newly elected premier Chris Minns says his government will pursue a treaty with Indigenous people as he unveils a trimmed-down ministry.
Liberal soul-searching begins after by-election loss
A historic defeat to Labor at the Aston by-election has left moderate Liberals questioning how they can make their party more appealing in modern Australia.
ABC calls Labor win in historic Aston by-election
The ABC's Antony Green has called the Aston by-election for Labor, which has seized the federal seat from the Liberals with a predicted six per cent swing.